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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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